Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Firewall focused Network Engineer provides complex technical and analytical work in serving as a resource for networking enterprise network planning high-level troubleshooting security network system administration and/or networking products and services. Work includes the design review of internal and external infrastructure requirements technology evaluation testing and developing guidelines for implementation. Consults with clients and/or vendors to determine future network systems requirements their costs design additions solutions to complex network operating problems and the design of network security systems. Serves as expert on the network and network services including serving as a resource to more junior analysts in network problem solving and design. This includes determining needs and researching new technology additions and improvements to the network. He or she may also function as a technical specialist for network management systems or telecommunications networks (data video and voice-over IP) network architecture network systems administration network services and converged network services. Employee requires a general understanding of all aspects of networking (routing and switching data center wireless security etc.) with a specialty in at least one.

Job Description

• Works with customers to develop requirements for network services and then to design cost-effective secure and reliable solutions to meet those requirements.

• Prepares and maintains detailed network documentation both for networking team and end users.

• Configures and manages central network components (including network firewalls Site to Site VPN firewalls and Remote Access VPN firewalls to provide service to end users and departments. Triage and evaluate daily firewall requests into security policy and NAT rules.

• May serve as team leader for more junior-level analysts.

• Provides tier three resource for various network performance and connectivity issues; assists the Network Operation Center (NOC) analysts when called upon.

• Works with SOC to establish policies and procedures for managing the network.

• Stays current with new technologies with a focus on routing switching wireless and security technology.

• Configures and manages security perimeter devices (firewalls and VPN gateways) to provide service to end users and departments.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or a table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelors degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Network And Server (4 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Drivers License:

A drivers license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Candidate will have extensive knowledge with routing (BGP EIGRP OSPF) switching (VLANs Spanning Tree) and network firewalls to include Cisco ASA Cisco Secure Firewall and Palo Alto NGFW. Detailed understanding of technical issues to design architecture for stable technologies. Familiarity with Python scripting language to include the requests library used to make API calls to automate firewall and network device configuration and management.

Candidate will have experience with managing and configuring Palo Alto NGFW and VMs and understanding operational aspects and configuration such as dynamic updates monitoring threat logs and managing GlobalProtect VPN software.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Customer Service Leadership Communication Negotiation Network Infrastructures Organizational Planning Project Administration Technical Consulting Technical Solution Design Technical Support Technology Solution Delivery

Grade

G14

Salary Range

$75200.00 - $128800.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including ones qualifications and performance equity with others in the department market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and as applicable for the position other background checks drug screen an employment and education or licensure/certification verification physical examination certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation 10 recognized holidays and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges annual health screenings mental health resources mindfulness programs and courses employee assistance program (EAP) financial resources access to dietitians and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care Weve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies detailed benefits and eligibility please visit: StatementWashington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universitys policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race ethnicity color national origin age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status or genetic information.

Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.